Phuket : Food | Art | Town : Travstore Original F.A.T Tour

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Street Art in Phuket — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Phuket Old Town — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Phuket is not just a beach, this is what you would discover as you come to an end of this tour. Phuket was awarded the Creative City of Gastronomy by UNESCO in 2015.

In ancient time Phuket was a hot-spot of sea trade route bringing Indians, Chinese & European's to Phuket for trade.This shaped Phuket's Cuisine & Architecture in a tremendous way. Our unique F.A.T Tour (Food, Art, Town) helps you appreciate Phuket's Cuisine, Culture & Architecture and its diversity.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Travstore Travel Management Co., Ltd

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Adults (3–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: As we browse through Phuket's street food scene, small snack would be offered for sampling. You may try out more varieties at your own cost and our guide will facilitate
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off from central Phuket (Patong Beach, Karon Beach, and Kata Beach)
Included: Professional English guide
Included: On offer is light local lunch, that is prepared by your local Thai host . There is a cooking demonstration of a local dish that is participatory

Not included

Not included: Gratuities / Personal Expenses
Not included: Alcoholic Beverages

Itinerary

Patong Beach

Passing by

Scenic drive by
Chaithararam Temple (Wat Chalong)

30 min

Buddhist temples are very important symbols in Thailand, you will witness the unique architecture and experience the culture and traditions of the local people.

Wat Chalong (Chalong Temple) is the largest of Phuket temples, and the most visited.

The most recent building on the grounds of Wat Chalong is a 60 meters tall 'Chedi' sheltering a splinter of bone from Lord Buddha.
Phuket Town

1 h 30 min

Head out to Phuket old town and make a stop at a local Thai residents house. Our local host welcomes the guests and in a fun way and shares out some of the simple Thai recipes that are quick to learn. Vegetarians need not worry, there are veg dishes as well for learning and thereafter for lunch.

This simple cooking and lunch session will ensure everyone picks up something to add to their culinary skills. Our hosts and guests engage in this fun 'cooking class’ while understanding the basics of Thai cuisine.

Sample Class /Cuisine

Welcome Drink upon arrival by Home Made"Thai Herbal Drink"

Som Tum (Papaya Salad)

Tom Yum Seafood (Tom Yum Soup)

Fried Chicken / Stir fry Mix Veg

Steam Rice

Thai Dessert - based on the seasonal availability

Drinking Water
Phuket Town

1 h 30 min

Explore the classic Phuket Town, its Sino Portuguese architecture, the local art scene and famous Phuket’s street food that has evolved over years, with a mix of cultures influencing its development.

Thereafter we move to Soi Art or the Art Street. The local artists have everything on display here from paintings, pottery, handicraft to locally made souvenirs. Guests can shop if they like or just admire the local art and artisans at work.
Khao Rang Hill View Point

30 min Admission included

Well-known hilltop site with a park & terrace for sweeping views of the town & offshore islands. This is a great photo and selfie point. Rang Hill also houses some of the famous Thai restaurants that guests can later come back to.
Phuket Town

20 min

Finally, descend from Rang Hill and come to our last point back to Phuket Town. We visit some more famous snacks places.

For eg here is a famous local ice-cream parlor housed in a traditional Sino Portuguese styled that serves unique ‘Fried Ice Cream’ or we try relishing some unique Thai snacks and refreshments depending on local and seasonal availability.

After this last stop, we head back to drop you to your hotel.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Patong Swiss Hotel
The Sea Patong
Ramada by Wyndham Phuket Deevana Patong
Sea Sun Sand Resort & Spa
Siam Palm Residence
7Q Bangla Boutique Hotel
The Yorkshire Hotel
Palladium Patong
Triple Three Palace
Pamookkoo Resort
PorterHouse Beach Hotel
Paripas Express Patong

and 493 more pickup points

Free Hotel pickup is available from Patong Beach, Kata Beach and Karon Beach. Please advise pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation. Other pick up locations have extra charges of THB 200/- Per Person, that we will collect in person